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Austin Durga Puja 2007
Dates: Friday October 12th and Saturday 13th October, 2007
Venue:
The Lakeway Activity Center,
105 Cross Creek Road, Lakeway, TX 78734
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Durga Puja Schedule and Programs:
Friday October 12, 2007
05:30 PM Snacks
06:00 PM Inauguration of CTBA October festival day
by Mark Strama, Texas State Rep.
06:30 PM Abahan (Ladies Boron) and Puja
07:30 PM "Matri Bandana" Vocal Music by Pandit Santanu Banerjee
09:00 PM Renowned Samakal Band and Dinner (Catered: Vegetarian)
Saturday, October 13, 2007
10:00 AM Puja
12:00 PM Pushpanjali and Proshad
01:00 PM Lunch (Delicious dishes prepared by volunteers)
03:30 PM Children's Program
05:00 PM Local cultural program(To be announced)
05:30 PM Arati/ Bisorjon
06:30 PM "Durga" Dance by Sanjukta Banerjee
07:15 PM Award winning Play by "Utpat".... " Hoite Shabdhan"
09:00 PM Dinner (Catered: Non-vegetarian and vegetarian)
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About the invited artists:
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Pandit Santanu Bandyopadhyay of the Bishnupur Gharana will present light-classical vocals,
representing the Durgotsab theme. He is the last exponent of the only classical Gharana from Bengal.
Having performed all over the world he has developed a style that fits all generations. Santanu received
training in Hindusthani classical music from his late grandfather and father. He is a graduate and
distinguished scholar and a gold medal recipient of the Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata.
He has since received many medals and prizes for his outstanding performances in India, as well as
overseas. Presently he is a lecturer at the Rabindra Bharati University and a regular artist with
All India Radio and Doordaarshan since 1982. He is also internationally known for his fusion music.
Santanu, a regular visitor to the US , will perform MatriBandana as an abhahan to our new Protima.
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Smt. Sanjukta Banerjee has recently come to the States accompanying her husband and lives in
Michigan . A post graduate scholar of English Literature, Kolkata University, Sanjukta was initiated
into classical dancing at a very tender age and has undergone rigorous training of Bharatanatyam and
Mohiniattam under Guru Smt.Thankamani Kutty, a reputed disciple of Guru Chinnammu Amma of Kerala
Kalamandalam. Sanjukta has also been under the tutelage of the great Kathakali maestro Late Guru P.
Govindan Kutty, for special attention on Hastas and Abhinaya. She has also attended extensive workshops
and lecture demonstrations under Bharati Shivaji, Chitra Vishwesharan & Dr. Kanak Rele. Recipient of
many prestigious scholarships and awards, she is an examiner of the graduate and post graduate degree
courses Of Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata. Sanjukta will perform her favorite classical dance
"Durga" to our CTBA members.
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The unique attractions of this year’s celebration include:
-- Abahon - A Special puja and a colorful traditional welcoming ceremony
by ladies unveiling the New Protima on Friday evening, in which all the
ladies are being individually invited to take part
-- Programs by invited renowned artists - Our own now famous “Utpat Natya
Gohsti” and “Samakal Band”
-- “Tiny-Tots” and “Junior - Flair” Fashion Parade
-- Fine catered meals and snacks on both days
*Puja contributions:
There is only one contribution package that covers all the events on Friday
and Saturday. The contributions include:
-- Membership to Central Texas Bengali Association
-- Durga Puja (Special inauguration puja, 3 major meals, 2 snacks)
-- Invited artists from India and Michigan
-- Superb programs by local talents
-- Dhrubotara magazine with member directory
-- Laxmi Puja, dinner and entertainment: Free to all registered members
(To be celebrated on October 26 2007, Venue will be announced soon)
Early Bird:
This year we have decided to offer an early bird option to our members for
the two days of celebration, meals and cultural programs. This will help
the members to save and allow us to have an early estimate and provide
fine catered meals for your enjoyment.
Early Bird registration:
Kindly RSVP by October 5, 2007 with checks payable to CTBA and mail to,
CTBA, 3814 Azur Lane , Round Rock, Texas 78681. A self addressed envelope
will be enclosed with the invitation letter to the membership.
Contribution details are as follows:
Contributions Early Bird Paid at the door Donors discount
categories Paid by Oct 5 on Oct 12, 2007 $250 & above
Family (Couple+Children) $90 $100 $25
Single $50 $55 $25
Student family (With ID) $35 $50 NA
Single student (With ID) $20 $35 NA
Parents (Each) $15 $20 NA
*Patron Donors:
Our heartfelt thanks to all our patron donors for their over-whelming and
generous support and making it possible for the Bengali Community of Austin,
Texas to become the proud owners of the “Panch Chala” spectacular Durga
Protima that will be unveiled on October 12th 2007.
Donor Category Donation Amount Discount
Diamond $ 1000 Recognition and total fee waiver
Sapphire $ 750 Recognition and total fee waiver
Emerald $ 500 Recognition and total fee waiver
Ruby $ 250 Recognition $ 25 fee waiver
Opal $ 100 Recognition
Jade Less than $ 100 Recognition
For Early bird special dollar amount deduction or to verify your status
or if wish to be donor, please send e-mail.With warmest wishes.
The Executive Committee
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